Baba ganoush

Serves: 8
Prep: 10
Cook: 30

This middle eastern side dish is traditionally served with flat bread as an appetiser or an accompaniment to a main meal. It’s also great as a dip or as a spread on sandwiches.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 3 tbs lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp ground cumin

Method

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C. Place eggplant whole on baking tray. Bake for 30 minutes or until soft and wrinkled.

  2. Step 2

    Slice eggplant open, using a spoon remove flesh, place into food processor. Discard eggplant skins.

  3. Step 3

    Add oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic and cumin and blend until smooth.

  4. Step 4

    Serve with fresh vegetables and crackers.

Tips

  • Keep refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 4 days.

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